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Complaint Investigation

River Oaks Healthcare Center

October 16, 2025 · Clarksburg, WV · 100 Parkway Drive
Citations 2
CMS Rating 3/5
Beds 120
Provider ID 515120
Healthcare Facility
River Oaks Healthcare Center
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Source Document
Official CMS Inspection Report (Medicare.gov)
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Inspection Summary

RIVER OAKS HEALTHCARE CENTER in CLARKSBURG, WV — inspection on October 16, 2025.

Found 2 citations. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

Inspection Findings

FF0689
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

prevent accidents.

upon Observations and Interviews the facility FAILED to ensure an environment that remains free

(purple top) cleaners left on top of vending machines. B) Internet cafe/storage area with multiple equipment beds, lifts, pumps, chairs, and broken picture frame with sharp edges on counter.

The area is open to residents and poses multiple hazards. C) Wiring exposed in a wall box without a cover outside RM [ROOM NUMBER].

This was a random opportunity of discovery with the ability to affect more than one person.

Census 116 Findings include:A) In the day room at the end of hall room of [NAME] court there were Sani wipes (purple top) cleaners left on top of vending machines.

Interview with employee #105 stated that no they should not be left on top of the machines, even if most residents are in wc and cant reach them. B) In the Internet cafe storage area was open to residents with multiple equipment beds, lifts, pumps, chairs, and broken picture frame with sharp edges on the counter which posed multiple hazards.

Interview RN #58 - No that room is open and available to all residents and also used for training staff. C) There was wiring exposed in wall box with out a cover outside RM [ROOM NUMBER]. An interview with HSW #213 stated that the wires have been there a while, they are repainting the hallway.

Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided.

For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation.

LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER TITLE (X6) DATE REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE

515120 10/16/2025

River Oaks Healthcare Center 100 Parkway Drive Clarksburg, WV 26301

environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of disease and infection.

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on top of a clean linen cart; and C) PPE/EBP signs on multiple doors with out identifying the resident to whom the precaution applies to.These were all random opportunities for discovery, with the ability to affect more than a single person.Census: 116A) The PPE cart outside RM [ROOM NUMBER] had two soda cans sitting on it. (zero sugar shasta)B) Outside RM [ROOM NUMBER] there were three lift pads on top of the linen cart exposed and not covered. An interview w/employee #105 stated that they definitely should not be on top of that cart, they should be at least inside under the cover.

Ill make sure they are taken care of.C) There were PPE/PBE signs throughout the building that are not marked with whom the precautions go to. An interview with #213 stated that they just assume both residents are covered by the sign and not sure how they (the facility) marks them honestly.

Another Interview with the DON stated that there should be a 1 or a 2 and sometimes a blue dot on them and she will let the IP person know they need to be addressed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in CLARKSBURG, WV, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from RIVER OAKS HEALTHCARE CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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About This Inspection Report

Source: This inspection report was downloaded directly from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) via Medicare.gov. CMS releases nursing home inspection reports in bulk. The findings reflect what state surveyors documented in the official Form CMS-2567 Statement of Deficiencies on the date of the inspection.

Plan of correction not included: The CMS report we receive does not include the facility's plan of correction. Facilities submit plans of correction separately to their state survey agency and those responses may not appear in CMS public data at the time of release. The absence of a plan of correction in this report does not mean one was not filed. Readers who want information about corrective steps taken by the facility are encouraged to contact the facility or their state survey agency directly.

Corrections may have been made: This report reflects conditions observed on the date of the survey. The facility may have implemented staffing changes, additional training, policy revisions, or other corrective actions since this report was issued. We publish what CMS provides and encourage readers to seek current information from the facility.